Equipment and backline available at this venue. We verify and update this section regularly.
PA system
Drum kit
Guitar amp
Bass amp
Keys / keyboard
3 vocal mics
In-house engineer
About The Cluny
The Cluny is a grassroots music venue in Ouseburn, Newcastle with a standing capacity of approximately 300. Full backline is on stage including drum kit, guitar amp, bass amp, PA and vocal mics, plus an in-house sound engineer — so you can travel light.
The Cluny books Blues, Pop, Rock acts. Both original music and covers are welcome. This listing is part of the Newcastle venue directory.
The Cluny is a landmark independent music venue, bar, cafe and theatre in Newcastle's Ouseburn Valley (36 Lime Street, NE1 2PQ), housed in a converted Victorian whisky-bottling warehouse and widely described as one of the most important venues for breaking bands in the region. It hosts touring and emerging acts most nights of the week — evening gigs generally start at 8pm with an 18+ restriction — across rock, indie, alternative, folk and pop, on a stage with a full backline and in-house engineering. Capacity is around 300. It books both original and covers material and is a cornerstone of the North East grassroots circuit.
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36 Lime Street, Ouseburn, Newcastle, NE1 2PQ
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Full backline: drum kit, guitar amp, bass amp, PA and vocal mics. In-house sound engineer included. Bring your own instrument and pedals. Looking for other venues with full backline? Browse Newcastle venues and filter by backline.
The Cluny books Blues, Pop, Rock. Both original music and covers are welcome. Browse artist profiles by genre on GigXchange.
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The Cluny has a standing capacity of approximately 300 (130 seated), classed as a medium venue. See all Newcastle venues for size comparisons.
Yes — The Cluny hosts open mic nights. Check the listing for day, time, and signup details on the Newcastle Open Mic Finder.
36 Lime Street, Ouseburn, Newcastle, NE1 2PQ. See the map below for directions. Browse more Newcastle venues nearby.
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